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CMS SOM App. H, Tag V129
§494.30(a)(1)(ii) - When dialysis isolation rooms as required by (a)(1)(i) are available
locally that sufficiently serve the needs of patients in the geographic area, a new dialysis
facility may request a waiver of such requirement. Isolation room waivers may be granted
at the discretion of, and subject to, additional qualifications as may be deemed necessary by
the Secretary.
Interpretive Guidance § 494.30(a)(1)(ii)
As of February 9, 2009, all new facilities must have an isolation room or have been granted a
waiver for this requirement by CMS, demonstrating sufficient capacity in their geographic area
for isolation rooms. Waiver requests, including information on the geographical accessibility of
isolation rooms, should be referred to the applicable CMS Location.
An on-site survey is not required to determine the approval or denial of an isolation room waiver
request. A desk review may be conducted, and CMS should evaluate all materials submitted by
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the dialysis facility when reviewing and processing a waiver request. Reference State
Operations Manual, Ch. 2, Section 2281A for additional information on the review of an
isolation room waiver request.
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- 2026-07-22
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- som-2026-07-22
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